The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-07-07

who regret his departure. Marion
loses q good citizen, and Johnson CT
ty gains one Success to your, broth
er-MNri0n Bugle.
John 7. Bayless and w. H. Love-
grove are getting out zinc ore near
Leesburg. Two fine specimens of the
ore were left with us last week. We
understand that this ore has been as
sayed and yields metal in paying guam
tities.-Herdld & Tribune.
Capt. S. t. Harris has purchased
the AL Lyle corner, opposite the Hoss
House, and as soon as he can get pos
session will erect handsome bank
bnilding. The building will be fire
proof with marble trimmings and tile
floors. 1t will be used for a national
bank.
Col. T. E. Matson returned yester-
day morning from South Carolina.
He reports every thing favorable for
Johnson City and says there is moth
ing to fear any longer. He can't tell
exactly how soon hut thinks work will
be commenced here in less than 60
days.
On Thursday Mr.. Will V. Slack, Of
this place, received notification
from the Postoffice Department at
Washington, to the effect that he had
been appointed to take j. G. Cum
mings run as acting Postal Clerk on
the Norfolk & Western road.-BristOl
Reporter.
The beautiful and charming Misses
Hanna Fain and Fannie and Kate
Massengill, OF Blountville, and Myrtle
Massengill, of Bluff City, are the
guests of Misses Louise, Maggie and
Mollie Bullock, of this place. No
wonder, but it is a fact, several Of the
boys are struck, awfully struck.
A delightful hop was given in the
3C's depot Friday night last under the
management of Capt. Mccarthy and
others. 1t was pleasant evening for
such an occasion, and ice cream, lem
onade and "sweet music" by the
Blakely Bros, contributed to the en-
joyment of those present.-Rutherford-
ton Banner.
Imagine any one trying to trip the
eight fantastic" in the E. T. V. & G.
R. R. depot in johnson City.
Johnson City is sorter like fellow
with bob tail flush. They staked
heavily on the c. G. & G. railroad,
ann now they have lost all heart, and
fear they will never get it, What is
the matter.-COurier.
Like all gamblers that bet heavy we
watch the deal closely. Notwith
standing all reports to the contrary
we are sure of winning still. In fact
we see our way so clear we are going
to "call the turn"
The Piney Flats correspondent in
the Bristol News says: On Wednes-
day night about twelve, Mr.. Dick
Hughes was called from labor. He
obeyed the summons willingly and
sank peacefully into the cold embrace
of death he was about 80 years old
and leaves a widow and two sons.
His widow is a daughter of Eli McNees,
Of Johnson City, formerly of Greene
county, Tenn. She will perhaps re-
turn to her parents. Mr.. Hughes is
lady in the fullest sense of the word,
and it has been the lot of but few to
so completely gain the confidence and
general respect of all with whom she
! has become acquainted. She has the
sympathy of all in her bereavements.
The Johnson City Amateurs will
present "Ten Nights in Bar Room"
next Tuesday night at Jobe's Opera
House for the benefit of the Johnson
t City branch OF the w. 9. T. U. The
Amateurs will be assisted by the won
, derful child actress, little Mabel Paige,
t and the celebrated commedian, S. B.
McElreth. This play is put on by re-
: quest on account of the appropriate
ness of it and as it will be played for
the benefit of good cause every body
=. should attend. The caste is strong
/, one and all lovers of "the drama" will
t miss a treat by not attending. For
h full particulars see small bill. Admis-
/ sion 25 cents, reserved seats 80 cents,
children Is cents. Tickets on sale at
J. F. Crumley & Cos. Secure your
e seats while you can have choice.
e The death of Rev. Dr. Crockett c.
It Brown, at Messy Greek, last Saturd ay
n night, was a great shock aid grief to
1t his many friends in this place, as else
e where. Scarcely had news of his i'll
ness reached this place, before news o.
|. his death followed. He was a self
v made and powerful man in the pulpit
@ useful one in the community, ant
!. the denomination of which he wal
W such recognized leader feels in hi